Lawyers pay in Tucson
In Tucson (AZ), the median pay for lawyers is $51.69 an hour ($107,510 a year). About 1,690 people work in this job there.
That is 33% lower than the U.S. median ($159,670). It is 20% lower than the Arizona median ($134,260).
Pay range for lawyers in Tucson (AZ)
| Earns more than | Hourly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| 10% of workers | $30.92 | $64,300 |
| 25% of workers | $47.74 | $99,300 |
| Half of workers (median) | $51.69 | $107,510 |
| 75% of workers | $81.36 | $169,220 |
| 90% of workers | $105.06 | $218,530 |
Lawyers pay in Arizona metro areas
| Metro area | Median yearly pay | People in this job |
|---|---|---|
| Flagstaff | $154,330 | 140 |
| Phoenix-Mesa-Chandler | $135,670 | 8,820 |
| Prescott Valley-Prescott | $128,020 | 200 |
| Yuma | $126,730 | 140 |
| Sierra Vista-Douglas | $119,990 | 80 |
| Lake Havasu City-Kingman | $107,620 | 130 |
| Tucson (this page) | $107,510 | 1,690 |
Arizona unemployment rate: 4.9% (August 2026), U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Education, experience and outlook for lawyers
- Typical education to start: Doctoral or professional degree (BLS)
- Related work experience most have: 2 to 4 years (O*NET)
- Job outlook: +4.7% over ten years, about as fast as average · about 28,700 openings a year (BLS)
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| Job | Median yearly pay |
|---|---|
| Compliance Officers | $70,550 |
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